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Improved Load Bearing Lintel Options and other updates

Posted on 12th February 2023 at 22:17

We've added additional types of compound lintel based on the lintel types used in the facade, or non load bearing, lintels. These are to British Standards only at this stage, with Euro Codes to follow.

Australian and New Zealand Standards Added

Posted on 13th January 2023 at 15:17

We've started, and published one example, calculations to AS/NZS 4600 to allow our cousins in the southern hemisphere to design using our tools!

New Modular Design Tool Released

Posted on 4th January 2023 at 21:04

We've added a new video to our YouTube Channel - this time an updated 'one form module design tool' with export to Tekla Structures feature!

Hot State Member Checks

Posted on 31st March 2022 at 11:10

We've developed 'Hot State Member Checks' for Light Gaueg Steel to reduce costs of testing and offer greater heights available via Warranties.

Updated 2D Truss Analysis - Active Sketches

Posted on 1st November 2021 at 15:51

We are pleased to announce the launch of a BETA of our existing 2D Roof Truss Analysis now with active sketches, new mono pitched truss and internal member releases.

Update to searchable database of profiles

Posted on 19th March 2021 at 12:26

We have updated our searchable list of manufacturers profiles filterable by manufacturer, flange, web, lip, gauge and yield strength.

Also includes count of number of profiles and ratio of filtered sections to number of profiles in database.

Dates Published for On Line Training

Posted on 18th February 2021 at 14:17

Following the success of past sessions we have published a series of dates via Eventbrite for our on line training sessiosn for the Light Gauge Steel Add-In

Updates to Software

Posted on 5th February 2021 at 22:16

As of Monday 8th February 2021 we are adding Dormer Truss Types and Double Span Members for Solid C Roof Joists!

Live Load Span Tables

Posted on 3rd October 2020 at 20:52

Sample load span tables based on ONE particular profile to show what depth is required for one, two or three trusses assembled from a pre determined C section.

New Trusses coming....

Posted on 22nd September 2020 at 11:16

We are in the process of adding a new Truss Type, with the option of adding more. This update is due mid October 2020.

Latest software update and On Line Training

Posted on 1st July 2020 at 20:30

Latest version issued ready for training tomorow! Cosmetic tweaks including clear statement in summary as to member rotation and horizontal reaction inclded in pitched roof trusses, plus two updated manufacturer's profiles and a New Manufacturer in the mix!

Monthly Training Sessions

Posted on 12th February 2020 at 16:27

Following the success of recent lectures and a training session at our office we are starting to offer training sessions on the 1st Thursday of each month at our offices.